Cottonwood Day School Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (MT)

Missoula International School Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (MT)

Headwaters Academy Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (MT)

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Montana Private Elementary Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private elementary school faculty in Montana who have attained an advanced degree is 45% (2026).

The private elementary school in Montana with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Cottonwood Day School, with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (2026)

# MT Schools Ranked: 22
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 20%–100%
MT School Avg.: 45%
National School Avg.: 53%

Quick Facts (2026)

# MT Schools Ranked: 22
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 20%–100%
MT School Avg.: 45%
National School Avg.: 53%

Montana Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

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Year	Montana (MT) avg
2025	44%
2024	44%
2023	45%
2022	45%
2021	42%
2020	43%
2019	46%
2018	39%
2017	46%
2016	47%
2015	35%

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Show school map — Montana (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 20%–100%, avg 45%)

Advanced Degree Range: 2% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private elementary schools faculty in Montana who have attained an advanced degree?

The average percentage of private elementary schools faculty in Montana who have attained an advanced degree is 45% for 2026.

Which private elementary schools in Montana have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Montana with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Cottonwood Day School, Missoula International School and Headwaters Academy.

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